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Update

Thesis book creation is in full swing, I have been actively collecting images to use in the book as well as creating spreads and filling in information on indesign. 

The rough draft is almost complete for use in gathering feedback.

Prototyping has been set aside for the time being. I will pick back up on that soon! 

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I began figuring out the logistics of the personal protective device, and trying to come up with a general shape and style via sketching.

I also started creating a prototype for a child-sized dummy that I was loaned by AMR. 

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UPDATE: 

Short video showing a piece of my research.

Photo Citation: 

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Update

The Problem: Children are driving and/or riding ATVs that aren’t suitable for them, they are getting into accidents and obtaining severe injuries that often lead to fatalities.

The Solution: A more effective personal protective device for the thoracic cavity, and more education.

Steps I have taken since my last update:

- Interviewed Mike from Cascade/Maverik

- Begun to analyze data collected from the Qualtrics Survey.

- Started the writing for my Research Book.

- Started to create layout pages for the Research Book.

- Attempted to find more information about deaths, with no results.

- Begun to look into current thoracic cavity protection.

What’s Next: Return to ATV dealerships with camera, take more photos for Book.

Begin Sketching and prototyping.

Seek information about Personal Protective Devices from BMX/ATV related companies via email, find out more about current designs.

Contact interesting first-person cases that replied to my survey.

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Research Update

I accidentally updated a week early for my last post, this post only highlights one week of activities.

The Problem: Children are driving and/or riding ATVs that aren’t suitable for them, they are getting into accidents and obtaining severe injuries that often lead to fatalities.

The Solution: More effective personal protective devices, and more education.

Steps I have taken since my last update: - Interviewed Steve, the president of a local ATV Club.

- Created and distributed a survey through Qualtrics, to gain more first-person information.

- Determined what I would like to focus on.

- Created a pagination chart on InDesign for my Research Book.

- Set up an interview for Friday with a product designer at Cascade (local sport personal protective device company).

What’s Next: Potentially go to more ATV dealerships. Begin Sketching and prototyping. Look into Hospital Registries for Fatal Injury Reports. Contact interesting first-person cases that replied to my survey. Research current torso protection and identify opportunities for change. Prototype & Test.

#atv safety #personal protective equipment #personal protection #atv and kids #children safety #atvs #quads #four wheelers #thesis research update #research update #thesis

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Thesis Research Update

The Problem: Children are driving and/or riding ATVs that aren’t suitable for them, they are getting into accidents and obtaining severe injuries that often lead to fatalities.

The Solution: Still Unknown. Considering a type of personal protective device (PPD) for the torso.

Steps I have taken since my last update:

- Visited another ATV Dealership in Little York, NY. Received a safety DVD and other safety information about Polaris.

- Contacted the president of a local ATV Club and set up an interview for later on this week.

- Evaluated possible solutions.

- Researched the SVIA/Safety Institute.

- Found online copies of ATV User Manuals.

- Looked at industry trends on NOHVCC

- Posted on ATV Forums.

What’s Next:

Potentially go to more ATV dealerships.

Finalize solution scope.

Look into Hospital Registries for Fatal Injury Reports.

Gain more first-person use cases.

Ask the ATV Club president about local safety events, conventions, and what their club does to combat ATV misuse among children.

Research further into possible solutions.

Prototype & Test.

#atv safety #atv #four wheelers #quad #quads #four wheeler #kids safety #children safety #svia #atvs safety institute

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Today I identified specific problems and possible solutions through discussing with the class.

The introduction:

I am researching children’s ATV safety for ages 2-12, I am leaning towards creating a new personal protective device that will protect a child’s torso in the event of an accident. I would like to protect against internal organ injury from puncture, colliding with objects at high-speeds, and crushing in the event of an overturn.

The problems:

1. I can't find information about injuries that cause fatalities, I can only find information about one or the other.

2. Not many people are willing to share their first person experiences of putting their children on ATVs.

3. I am not sure what kinds of research activities to do.

4. I don’t have access to children, and people are protective of letting a stranger interact with their kids.

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Thesis Update

The Problem: Children are driving and/or riding ATVs that aren’t suitable for them, they are getting into accidents and obtaining severe injuries that often lead to fatalities.

The Solution: Still Unknown. Considering a type of personal protective device (PPD) for the torso.

Steps I have taken since my last update:

- Assessed information and gathered possible solutions.

- Gained some insight via ATV Forums, responded to messages, and made 3 new posts seeking interviewees.

- Found another first-person child user, received information about their ATV use as well as photos of them in their helmet.

- Found interviewees in Spain as well as photographed Street-Legal ATVs.

What’s Next:

Go to more ATV dealerships, farther away from the city, and continue to assess their safety information.

Look further into the ATV Safety Institute.

Look into what safety information Honda provides new buyers (the only brand at CNY Power Sports that provided a safety booklet).

Look into Hospital Registries for Fatal Injury Reports.

Gain more interviewees in Sales & Safety Instruction.

Look into Conventions and Safety Events (preliminary search came up with nothing).

Research Possible Solutions and Select Direction.

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Preliminary Poster - To help me analyze my information and portray it in an understandable way. Critiques are welcome.

#critique me #thesis poster #research poster #poster #ugly #graphic design #research results #research #thesis #atv safety

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Thesis Update

The Problem: Children are driving and/or riding ATVs that aren’t suitable for them, they are getting into accidents and obtaining severe injuries that often lead to fatalities.

The Solution: Still Unknown. Considering a type of personal protective device (PPD) for the torso.

Steps I have taken since my last update:

On 9/6/17 I met with AMR Paramedic and Instructor, David Shalala. This conversation was incredibly helpful in that he explained to me why children are more susceptible to injury, and informed me that the way helmets are designed cuts off the child’s airway if they are laying flat. We spoke of my idea for a PPD for the torso. 

I have obtained a couple of different images of children (4yo/3yo) in helmets vs them in the same position without the helmet, to look at the difference in posture the helmet creates while flat on their back. I am seeking more of these, and am using these to gain first-person insight into ATV use for children. Awaiting images of an older user.

I visited CNY Power Sports and spoke with a sales representative about what safety information they provide to ATV purchasers, as well as photographed the safety equipment they had for sale, and the safety labels on an ATV. 

Contacted a doctor working for the CDC, awaiting response.

Registered for, and posted in two ATV forums, led to a contact who has a 3 year old that rides, pending follow-up.

I looked at a few articles from ScienceDirect through the Syracuse University’s Library Databases.

Created an annotated bibliography to help me keep track of my findings and sources.

Created a preliminary thesis poster, will post an image next.

What’s Next:

Assess information and gather possible solutions.

Continue to gain more information, insights, and contacts.

Go to more ATV dealerships, farther away from the city, and continue to assess their safety information.

Find more first-person users.

Look further into the ATV Safety Institute.

Look into what safety information Honda provides new buyers (the only brand at CNY Power Sports that provided a safety booklet).

Look into Conventions and Safety Events (preliminary search came up with nothing).

#thesisatvatvsatv accidentsatv accidentresearchproduct designindustrial designchildren safetychildrens safetyinjury preventioncpscatv safety #thesis #atv #atv safety #atv accidents #trauma prevention #accident research #research project #product design #process #industrial design #children safety #childrens safety #pediatric trauma #pediatric trauma prevention #atv for kids #power sports #quads #four wheelers

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The Beginning.

The Problem: Children are driving and/or riding ATVs that aren't suitable for them, they are getting into accidents and obtaining severe injuries that often lead to fatalities. 

The Solution: Not yet known.

Steps I have taken to discover the solution so far:

Contacted a couple of ATV safety instructors through the ATV Safety Institute - awaiting responses.

Contacted an Air Evac Nurse - had a text conversation with her.

Contacted a Paramedic/Instructor - awaiting confirmation of in-person meeting.

Contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission - having an ongoing e-mail conversation with one of their employees. 

Read reports on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website including;

https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/atv_annualReport2015.pdf

https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/ATV-Safety-Information-Center/State-ATV-Information

https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pdfs/blk_media_ATVPassengerPilotStudyReport.pdf

https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=CPSC-2006-0043-0001

Asked a question on Quora.com - awaiting responses.

Found an interesting article; http://consumerfed.org/_archives/elements/www.consumerfed.org/file/health/atv-safety-crisis-2003-final-all.pdf

Started a tumblr.com blog to track progress.

What’s Next: 

Mock ATV purchase - find out what kind of safety information consumers are getting when they are purchasing ATVs.

Meeting with Paramedic/Instructor TBD - find out what types of severe injuries children obtain in ATV accidents, as well as what his thoughts are on a couple of ideas I have.

Gain more contacts and insight into the problem.

Ultimately come up with a viable solution that will help prevent severe injuries and fatalities.

#thesis #atv #atvs #atv accidents #atv accident #research #product design #industrial design #children safety #childrens safety #injury prevention #cpsc #atv safety